Shovel CR (FR 3) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Shovel CR (FR 3) in CA

Road corridorKlamath NF, Goosenest Ranger District

16 mi from Montague

Maps 5,787 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.7–7.5, 21.1–22.6 and 23.2–30.5 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Klamath National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 9.7 of this road’s 30.7 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly paved with 3.6 miles of dirt.
  • Near Eagle Rock.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
  • Winds through 9 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Motorized camping corridor · Klamath National Forest (parking off roads)

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Willow Creek Mountain stands 2,031 ft above the map pin, 2.0 miles southeast.
  • Cold Spring lies 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for a limited period of time, usually 14 days, but this can be further limited in some National Forest areas.
  • Permit: Permit required. (Klamath National Forest)
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–59°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.